Build-Up To Polls Gathers Steam

FRANCISTOWN: While the number of people who have registered to vote in this year’s general elections is unsatisfactory, the build up to the polls seems to be gathering more steam on social media platforms.

Recently, Alliance for Progressives (AP) launched its manifesto in Gaborone while Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) launched its own on Saturday.

Another major player in the upcoming general elections, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will follow suit next month.

Editor's Comment
BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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